1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |