1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 195 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 133 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 133 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2570 mm |