1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1979 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1979 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
