1972 Fiat 128 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 865 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 128 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2870 mm |
