1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 40 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 553 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3970 mm |
