1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200.
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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1987 Ford RS 200 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:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |
