2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2005 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |
