1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |
