Alfa Romeo Spider (1990 – 1993) vs Ford Orion (1990 – 1993): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 10.6 s. The Ford Orion uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 934 kg against 1,120 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1990 – 1993
|
Ford
Orion
1990 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1993 | 1990 – 1993 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 hp | 60 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 101 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 s | 10.6 – 18.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 152 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 L/100 km | 5.6 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,288 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,248 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 kg | 934 – 1,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

