1977 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 135 kg more than 1977 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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | 17M |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |