2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 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 463 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
Because 2008 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. 2008 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 114 L |