1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Ford Puma
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 30 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
Because 1970 Fiat 130 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Fiat 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2000 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Puma |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
