1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 706 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | LTD |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
