1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (240 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2009 Ford Mustang
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Giulia Mustang
Year Released 1974 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1288 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 101 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 240 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 55 L


 

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