1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 105 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfetta | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 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 | 1080 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
