2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2007 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 156 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
