1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 294 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1990 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |