1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 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 24 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 264 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
