2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2003 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 228 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus. 2003 Ford Taurus 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. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo 159 2003 Ford Taurus
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 159 Taurus
Year Released 2006 2003
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2386 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 78.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1477 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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