1981 Fiat Strada vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Fiat Strada is newer by 5 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Strada (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 134 kg more than 1981 Fiat Strada.
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, 1981 Fiat Strada, 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 Strada (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Strada | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Strada | Cortina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |