1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1963 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 1800 (127 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1800 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
