1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 32 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Econovan |
Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |