1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 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 (146 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (87 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
