1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 167 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |