1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 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, 1965 Ford Cortina (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Cortina weights approximately 325 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1965 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| 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 | 510 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 40 L |
