1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 167 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | RZ | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 386 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |