1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2004 Ford Fusion is newer by 29 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fusion. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 449 kg more than 2004 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fusion. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2004 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
