1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
