1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 2316 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
