1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 517 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 (385 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 5753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1527 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |
