1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1966 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Cortina | 130 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |