1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1985 Ford Courier
To start off, 1985 Ford Courier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Courier is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Courier. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Courier.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat Ritmo | 1985 Ford Courier | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ritmo | Courier |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |