1976 Fiat 131 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
