1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1981 Fiat 127 and 1981 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 127 (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 225 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Fiat 127 (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 127 | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
