1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 225 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |
