2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 31 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 211 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2001 Fiat Doblo, 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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Doblo | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |