1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 240 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Mustang |
Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |