1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1989 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 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, 1989 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1989 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
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 | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |