1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Lancia Fulvia

To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Fulvia (80 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Fulvia (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.

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