1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 110 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124.
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, 1970 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |