2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 418 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 166 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |