1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 500 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 30 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2610 mm |