2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 818 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Ka |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |