1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Ford Mustang.
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, 1984 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1500 | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |