1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | 17M |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
