1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 165 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 Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
