1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1993 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1993 Ford Tempo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 165 kg more than 1993 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1993 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
