2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 2007 Ford Territory 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. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo 159 2007 Ford Territory
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 159 Territory
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3200 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 244 HP
Torque 322 Nm 380 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1720 mm


 

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