1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |