2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (124 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 Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
