1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 546 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
