2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |