1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 Fiat Regata is newer by 9 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 194 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata. 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, 1985 Fiat Regata, 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 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Regata | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Regata | Cortina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |