2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1966 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.

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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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