1976 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 28 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 160 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.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Fiat 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 130 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |