1976 Fiat 133 vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 570 kg more than 1976 Fiat 133. 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 133 | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |
