2002 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2002 Ford Tonka
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2002 Ford Tonka were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 48 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2002 Ford Tonka has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Tonka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2002 Ford Tonka | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Tonka |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 6150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 4200 mm |
