1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 665 kg more than 1996 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |