1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
