1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (121 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat Tipo | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Tipo | Cortina |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1927 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |