1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1999 Ford Laser
To start off, 1999 Ford Laser is newer by 29 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 58 more horse power than 1999 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 Ford Laser. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1999 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Laser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
