1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Mustang |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 417 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 73 L |