2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
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 159 (385 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |