1978 Fiat 127 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 951 kg more than 1978 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Ford Fairlane 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 1991 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 127, 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 127. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 127 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2930 mm |
