1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1972 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 576 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm). This means 1972 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 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 330 HP |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 502 Nm |
| 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 | 910 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
