1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 324 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 2006 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |