2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-150. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2386 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
