1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 435 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1185 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 |