1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1900 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 87 L |