2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Maverick (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick 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 135 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick.
Because 2009 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (175 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 Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 159 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
