1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 215 kg more than 1956 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (115 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2220 mm |
