1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
