1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 70 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
