1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Corsair | 130 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
