1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Fiat Dino. 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
