1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Ferrari F55
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F55 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1985 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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1995 Ferrari F55 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Spider | F55 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 759 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1515 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |