2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |