1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1186 kg more than 1957 Abarth 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 73 L |
