2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 478 kg more than 2008 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 GT (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 151 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 | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |