1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Mustang |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |