2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Palio (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Fiat Palio (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |