2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (435 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (544 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 4995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
