1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |