1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Alfa Romeo 75 1968 Ford Mustang
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 75 Mustang
Year Released 1987 1968
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 7010 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 335 HP
Torque 240 Nm 597 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 105 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 101.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.6:1
Top Speed 216 km/hour 204 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2750 mm


 

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