1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 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 (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 27 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Fiat Palio, 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Palio | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Cortina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 87 L |