1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |