1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 280 kg more than 1960 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 600 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |