1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1976 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat ESV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV.

Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, 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, 1971 Fiat ESV (134 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat ESV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1971 Fiat ESV has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat ESV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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