2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Mondeo | 147 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |