1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2780 mm |