1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 125 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 73 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 735 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 125 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 125 | 1972 Ford LTD | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | LTD |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 83 L |