1969 Fiat 124 vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
