1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Ford Maverick

To start off, 2005 Ford Maverick is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (160 Nm). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick. 2005 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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