1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Fiat 130. 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
