1967 Fiat 850 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 760 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |
