1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 39 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 416 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (170 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |
