1973 Fiat 128 vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 754 kg more than 1973 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 128 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
