2009 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick. 2009 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Maverick | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Maverick | 159 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |