2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2006 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 147 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 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 156 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 156 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
