1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 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 508 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 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 | 975 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |