1966 Fiat OT vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 430 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | OT | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 161 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |