1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 121 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, 1972 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
