1947 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 41 kg more than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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.
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1947 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Mustang |
Year Released | 1947 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |