1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. 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, 1984 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 131 | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |