1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 47 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV6 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
