1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 30 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 379 kg more than 2004 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, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (183 Nm). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1221 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
