1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 6 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |