1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1972 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 1975 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Mustang | 130 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |