1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1999 Ford Expedition
To start off, 1999 Ford Expedition is newer by 26 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 760 kg more than 1973 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1999 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
