1943 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1943 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1943 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 579 kg more than 1943 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Fiat 500 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1943 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |