1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 128 and 1974 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 128 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 220 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 128 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
