1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 236 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Falcon | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Falcon | 131 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |