1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Ford Taurus

To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 23 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130.

Because 1975 Fiat 130 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Fiat 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130. 1998 Ford Taurus 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. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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