1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 6 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), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 7 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1976 | 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 | 137 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |