1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1100 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 73 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |