1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 540 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1999 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Navajo | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
