1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Fiat 127 is newer by 7 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 320 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 127 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 127 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1047 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 87 L |