1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1010 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2910 mm |
