1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 156 | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 156 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 70 L |
