1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 340 Mexico | 130 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 80 L |