2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
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 Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 403 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 156 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |