2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2006 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 166 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2261 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 62 L |
