2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2005 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 564 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 159 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
