1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 14 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. 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, 1990 Fiat Uno, 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Uno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Uno | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Uno | Cortina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |