1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1970 Fiat 125 is newer by 4 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 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 125 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |