1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1980 Fiat 131 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 99 kg more than 1980 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |