1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 503 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |