2002 Fiat Palio vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2002 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 89 kg more than 2002 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Cortina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |