1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1900 (52 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1900 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 36 L |