2006 Fiat Albea vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 69 kg more than 2006 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Albea, 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Albea | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
