1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
