1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 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 175 kg more than 1978 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 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Mustang |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |