2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Ford Ikon
To start off, 2007 Ford Ikon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 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 55 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ikon weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 Alfa Romeo 156 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Ford Ikon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Ikon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |