1996 Fiat Duna vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Fiat Duna is newer by 20 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 4 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 229 kg more than 1996 Fiat Duna. 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, 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Duna | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Duna | Cortina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |