1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 38 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1967 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
