1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3237 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
