1947 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1947 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1947 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 951 kg more than 1947 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1947 Fiat 500 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1947 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |