1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 745 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |