1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1982 Innocenti 990 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Innocenti 990 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Innocenti 990 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Cortina weights approximately 121 kg more than 1982 Innocenti 990.
Because 1965 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Innocenti 990, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1982 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Cortina | 990 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 993 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2050 mm |
