1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1986 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Mustang weights approximately 715 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1986 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1986 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 595 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
