1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 290 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Junior | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
