1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 640 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |