1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
