2000 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2000 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 133 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 166 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
