1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2001 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2001 Ford Fiesta is newer by 29 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 624 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2001 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 976 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
