1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1971 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1998 Abarth Stola is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Abarth Stola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 1971 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Stola | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
