1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 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 68 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 372 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 133 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 133 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2590 mm |