1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 1,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 8V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 114 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V.
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, 1952 Fiat 8V (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 8V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 8V | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 87 L |
