1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1985 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |