1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 462 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 2000 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |