1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |