1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 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 70 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 630 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2560 mm |
