1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Ford Focus
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 27 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2000 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
