1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 270 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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |