1972 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1972 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (74 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat X1-9 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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, 1971 Ford GT 70 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (98 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford GT 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat X1-9 | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | X1-9 | GT 70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2330 mm |
