1997 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. (144 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV, 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (169 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |