1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 5 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 338 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | LTD |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3080 mm |