1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 10 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 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 255 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
