1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 38 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
