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 (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (149 HP @ 6300 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 157 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
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 Mondeo (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 | 1970 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |