1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 444 kg more than 1976 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 482 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
