1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 364 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |