1971 Fiat 127 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1985 Ford Meteor (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 127 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
