1996 Fiat Duna vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1996 Fiat Duna is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Duna (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Duna weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford GT 70 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 1971 Ford GT 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Duna, 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, 1996 Fiat Duna (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Duna | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Duna | GT 70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
