1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1971 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |