2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2005 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus 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 282 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
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 (289 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |