1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
