1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1997 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 26 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 15 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Maverick weights approximately 325 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130.

Because 1997 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford Maverick (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.

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