1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1999 Ferrari F399
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 30 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 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F399 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 661 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 374 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 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 | 1999 Ferrari F399 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | F399 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 110 L |
