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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). 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 702 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 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 3235 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
