1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 Shelby GT 500 (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 Shelby GT 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Shelby GT 500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |