1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, 1978 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Fiat Ritmo.
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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo, 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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1978 Fiat Ritmo has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Fiat Ritmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1978 Fiat Ritmo | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Cortina | Ritmo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |