1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
