1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |