1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 347 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
