1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 420 kg more than 1975 Fiat 133. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 133 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2580 mm |
