1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1971 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124.
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, 1971 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1971 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 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 | 910 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |