1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 43 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1686 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 3016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 167 L |
