1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Cadillac Allante is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Allante. (201 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Allante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 406 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Because 1966 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (373 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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1986 Cadillac Allante | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Allante | Mustang |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |