1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 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 30 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 165 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1100. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1100 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 54 L |