1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1981 Ford Probe

To start off, 1981 Ford Probe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131.

Because 1978 Fiat 131 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 1978 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Probe, 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, 1981 Ford Probe (148 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 1981 Ford Probe has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Probe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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