1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Falcon | 130 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |