1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| 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 | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
