1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 43 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 45 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 447 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4067 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
