1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 510 kg more than 1977 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |
