1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 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 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1971 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV6 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
