1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 920 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2930 mm |
