1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 162 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |