1983 Fiat 127 vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 870 kg more than 1983 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 127. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 127 | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1048 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2910 mm |
