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 @ 5700 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) 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 520 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 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 | 1747 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 502 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |