1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |