2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 159 (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3193 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |