1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 560 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
