1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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, 1978 Fiat 131 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 885 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 |