1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair.
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 Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |