1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 472 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Cuneo | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
