2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. 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 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. 2009 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |