2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2006 Ford Expedition

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2006 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 443 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo 147 2006 Ford Expedition
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 147 Expedition
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 90.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 106 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1272 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 106 L