1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Mustang (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |