1977 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 76 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | 17 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1498 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 | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 70.9 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 | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |