1978 Fiat 131 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50

To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 22 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. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TS-50 weights approximately 28 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, 2000 Ford TS-50 (175 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TS-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 2000 Ford TS-50 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. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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