1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Palio (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Because 1978 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 1978 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Cortina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |