1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 425 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |