1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2011 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2011 Ford Bantam is newer by 36 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) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2011 Ford Bantam. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2011 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
