1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Fiat Siena

To start off, 1998 Fiat Siena is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina 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 35 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Siena weights approximately 190 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.

Because 1977 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Siena, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Fiat Siena (200 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm). This means 1998 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.

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