1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 133 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 133 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 58.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |