1989 Ford Mustang vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900

To start off, 1989 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 150 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.

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, 1989 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Ford Mustang 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
Make Ford Alfa Romeo
Model Mustang 1900
Year Released 1989 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2299 cc 1884 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2710 mm


 

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