1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford 2000 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford 2000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 642 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, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |
