1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (256 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 570 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 1999 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |