1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2003 Ford Taurus is newer by 37 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus 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 | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
