1960 Fiat 600 vs. 2007 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 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 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mustang weights approximately 885 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| 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 | 830 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
