1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 208 | 131 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |