1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 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 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 527 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 386 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 89.9 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 | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |