1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 440 kg more than 1972 Fiat 132. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 132 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |