1968 Fiat 125 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 452 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 125 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
