1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
