1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 550 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 50 L |
