2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 379 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alfa Romeo 147 (276 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 147 | Ka |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
