1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |