1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1986 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. Both 1986 Fiat Ritmo and 1970 Ford Corsair are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ritmo | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
