1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1996 Ford Ka
To start off, 1996 Ford Ka is newer by 27 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 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 105 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ka. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1996 Ford Ka. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1996 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Ka |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
