1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 41 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Panda weights approximately 54 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 2011 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Cortina | Panda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
