1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 602 kg more than 1982 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, 1972 Ford Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 131 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Torino |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1365 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3000 mm |