1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
