2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.
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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Grande Punto | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
