2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 29 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
