1983 Fiat 131 vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 1983 Fiat 131 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17.
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, 1967 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat 131 | 1967 Ford 17 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | 17 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |