2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Escape |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
