1961 Fiat 600 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 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 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 (49 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 393 kg more than 1961 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (85 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 600 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |