1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100.
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, 2007 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 105.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2730 mm |
