1949 Fiat 500 vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 650 kg more than 1949 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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1949 Fiat 500 | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |