2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2007 Ford C-MAX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Ford C-MAX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | C-MAX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |