1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 50 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 1987 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 1987 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1987 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 164 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
