1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 16 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 284 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2001 Ford Econovan has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Econovan |
Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |