1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 30 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, 2005 Ford Escape (201 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Escape |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
