1975 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 608 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1975 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 151 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat Campagnola | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 87 L |
