1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Mustang weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 183 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |