1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1500 (57 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 318 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (85 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1500 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 36 L |
