1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1965 Ford Corsair were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
