2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (323 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 159 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3490 mm |
