1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 488 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 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 (414 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 414 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |