1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1996 Ford Taurus is newer by 25 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 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Taurus weights approximately 67 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.
Because 1971 Fiat 130 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Fiat 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Ford Taurus (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1996 Ford Taurus 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. 1996 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1996 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Taurus |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |