1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Ford Laser
To start off, 1998 Ford Laser is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. 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 @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Ford Laser. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Laser. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 Ford Laser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Laser |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 53 L |