1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1982 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1982 Ford Cortina. 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 2300 | 1982 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1310 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
