1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 313 kg more than 1977 Ford 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 130 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |