1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Mustang weights approximately 175 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1986 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
