2008 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo

To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 152 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.

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 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. 2005 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Alfa Romeo 156 2005 Ford Mondeo
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 156 Mondeo
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 182 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 83.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 214 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.8 seconds 10.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1437 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 59 L


 

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