1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Ford Puma
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 55 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2000 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Puma |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |
