2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2006 Ford Territory

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2006 Ford Territory were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.

Because 2006 Ford Territory is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford Territory. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo 166 2006 Ford Territory
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 166 Territory
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2958 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 236 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1224 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 76 L


 

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