1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 191 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 1969 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Mustang | 146 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |