1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 254 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 101.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
