1961 Fiat 500 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 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 300 kg more than 1961 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 500 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2500 mm |