1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 587 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 131 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1607 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
