2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2008 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 396 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 166 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 85 L |
