1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 35 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1880 kg more than 1965 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Excursion |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 3210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 167 L |