1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |