1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon.
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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 2004 Ford Falcon 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. 2004 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
