1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 605 kg more than 1972 Fiat 126. 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, 1984 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
