1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 758 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2580 mm |
