1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
