1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 374 kg more than 1971 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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Mustang |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |