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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
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 | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |