1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 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 GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 312 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV6 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |