1973 Fiat 132 vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 34 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 425 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | GT 500 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |