1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131.
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 Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1990 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |