2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Ford Territory were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (328 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 810 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Ford Territory is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory 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, 2007 Ford Territory (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alfa Romeo 147 2007 Ford Territory
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 147 Territory
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 3982 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 328 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 480 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 99.3 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 208 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.8 seconds 7.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 2175 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 14.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 75 L


 

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