1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Mustang | 130 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |