1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 124 and 1971 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 685 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 330 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
