1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1972 Ford LTD were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 699 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1972 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3090 mm |
