2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 157 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
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 166 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 166 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 59 L |
