1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 658 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |