2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2007 Ford Freestar were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (198 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Freestar weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159.
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 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Freestar. (331 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Freestar. 2007 Ford Freestar 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. 2007 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Freestar |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |