2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Alfa Romeo GT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (153 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 55 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 GT (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Focus | GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |