2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 2012 Ford F-150 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. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 360 HP |
Torque | 322 Nm | 515 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |