1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 219 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (245 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 164 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |