2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 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, 2009 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |