2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (315 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 8C Competizione | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |