1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 300 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
