Fiat X1/9 (1972 – 1989) vs Ford Pinto (1971 – 1980): specs compared
The Ford Pinto is the more powerful of the two, with up to 97 hp against 86 hp. The Fiat X1/9 has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 154 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 880 kg against 914 kg. At 4,140 mm, the Ford Pinto is 310 mm longer than the Fiat X1/9.
| Specification |
Fiat
X1/9
1972 – 1989
|
Ford
Pinto
1971 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1989 | 1971 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 86 hp | 76 – 97 hp |
| Torque | 98 – 118 Nm | 130 – 163 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 169 – 180 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,830 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,570 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,171 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,202 mm | 2,388 mm |
| Curb weight | 880 – 914 kg | 914 – 1,064 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.