2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Ford Transit Connect were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 156 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
