1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 540 kg more than 1977 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 133 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 133 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |