2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 608 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Ka |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 40 L |