1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 88 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 370 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |