1975 Ford Torino vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 Fiat 130.
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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Torino | 130 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
