1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 26 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F50 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 50 L |
