2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Ford Taurus X
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Ford Taurus X were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (259 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X 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 799 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus X. (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus X. 2009 Ford Taurus X 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. 2009 Ford Taurus X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Ford Taurus X | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Taurus X |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
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 | 259 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 72 L |