1979 Fiat 131 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 435 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
