1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 474 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
