1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 710 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2950 mm |
