2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2011 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 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. 2011 Ford Maverick weights approximately 153 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 2011 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2288 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 | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |