1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 1985 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Fiero |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2380 mm |