1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 36 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
