1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | GT 40 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2730 mm |
