1945 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1966 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 221 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Mustang |
Year Released | 1945 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |