1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 138 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) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Mirafiori | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| 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 | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |
