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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 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 751 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 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 2007 Ford Territory. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 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 1598 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.7 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 185 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.6 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 2016 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 8.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 76 L


 

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