1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (118 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 265 kg more than 1975 Fiat 131. 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 131 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |