2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 3 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 2009 Ford E-250 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. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 322 Nm | 388 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |