1963 Fiat Berline vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 117 kg more than 1963 Fiat Berline. 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Berline | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 61 L |
