1955 Fiat V8 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat V8 would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 343 kg more than 1955 Fiat V8.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat V8 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | V8 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |