1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (162 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 742 kg more than 1979 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, 1972 Ford Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Torino |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 162 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |