1977 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat Campagnola (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 496 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Fiat Campagnola (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat Campagnola | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 54 L |
