1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1972 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, 1955 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1955 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
