1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 493 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
