1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 61 L |
