1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |