2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 754 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 127 L |