1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130. 2009 Ford F-150 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. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 130 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 98 L |