1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Galaxie (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 344 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1972 Ford Galaxie (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3080 mm |