1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
