1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1083 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
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1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | F-150 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2363 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 98 L |