2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2007 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (189 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |