1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 543 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |