1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 865 kg more than 1960 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 600 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 503 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |