1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 40 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 130 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |