1978 Fiat 127 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Fiat 127 is newer by 2 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), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 357 kg more than 1978 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 127, 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 127 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 127 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |