2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Ford F-350

To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 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-350 (548 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 2012 Ford F-350 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-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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