1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 36 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 22 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 130 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Focus |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |