2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2006 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 515 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey 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 Mercury Monterey 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 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey 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 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 166 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 98 L |
