1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1981 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, 1988 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |