1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger.
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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
