1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1963 Fiat 500 and 1963 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500.
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 (90 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
