1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
