1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 167 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 116 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Mustang | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
