1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 465 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |