1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 26 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1974 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 167 L |
