1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Mirafiori | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |