1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1962 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1962 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
