1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 25 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
