1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1099 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
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1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | F-150 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2379 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 98 L |