2005 Ford Maverick vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 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 Ford Maverick weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ford Maverick (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Maverick | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Maverick | 156 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2288 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 63 L |