2011 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2011 Ford Mustang and 2011 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 662 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Mustang | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Mustang | Panda |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1627 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 30 L |