1984 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1984 Fiat Ritmo and 1984 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Falcon (120 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 454 kg more than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Ritmo | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ritmo | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
