2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Ford Five Hundred were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. 2007 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3194 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 72 L |