1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1969 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 2,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1969 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2960 mm |