1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 33 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 55 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2002 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
