1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 16 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
