1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 5 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 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
