1966 Fiat OT vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 696 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat OT | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | OT | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |