1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Mustang |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 728 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2580 mm |