2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |