1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 369 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |