1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1966 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 209 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |