1989 Fiat 126 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Fiat 126. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat 126 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 645 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
