1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat 131 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |