1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 11 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 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 490 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 133 | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 133 | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |