1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
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, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1050 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 |