2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. 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 159 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Ford Focus 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 Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |