1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair 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) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
