1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
