1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 2 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |