2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 179 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.
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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Five Hundred | 156 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |