1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 637 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130. 1986 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Fiat 130 1986 Ford Fairlane
Make Fiat Ford
Model 130 Fairlane
Year Released 1975 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3235 cc 4089 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 165 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 249 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 995 kg 1632 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2950 mm


 

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