1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Lancia Fulvia

To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 290 kg more than 1971 Lancia Fulvia.

Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Fulvia.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Ford Mustang 1971 Lancia Fulvia
Make Ford Lancia
Model Mustang Fulvia
Year Released 1990 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2301 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 89 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2340 mm