2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2009 Ford Maverick is newer by 4 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 2,492 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Ford Maverick. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |