1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 235 kg more than 1976 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (178 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Maverick |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 178 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |