1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 85 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1995 Ford Scorpio 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. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |