1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1969 Fiat 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 600 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina.
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, 1962 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 600 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |