1978 Fiat 127 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 515 kg more than 1978 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 127.

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