1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1986 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Dino weights approximately 215 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang. 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 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat Dino | 1986 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Mustang |
Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |