1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 446 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (190 Nm). This means 1972 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 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 502 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |