1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1379 kg more than 1970 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.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | F-150 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2363 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 98 L |