2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 658 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (323 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Taurus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 78 L |