1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 654 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon 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 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
