1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 131 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
