1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon.
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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |