1976 Fiat 130 vs. 2006 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 30 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 69 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2006 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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 2006 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 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 | 1602 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
