1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
