1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 47 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 3 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 6 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Focus |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1324 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 47 L |
