1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1953 Ford Popular

To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular 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 112 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.

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