1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 128 kg more than 1967 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | 12 M |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 80 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |