1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 465 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |