2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2002 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka.
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 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2002 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 42 L |