1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 10 kg more than 1957 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, both vehicles can yield 73 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |