1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | 17M |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |