1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. 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 165 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Junior | Mustang |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |