2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
