2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1251 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. 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 Crosswagon (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Crosswagon | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |