1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 131 and 1977 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1977 Fiat 131 and 1977 Ford Fiesta are equipped with a 1,297 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Fiesta (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1977 Fiat 131 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (94 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
