1976 Fiat 131 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 35 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |