1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 610 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (76 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 127 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 127 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |