2003 Fiat Doblo vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2003 Fiat Doblo is newer by 33 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 260 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, 2003 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 (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Doblo. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Doblo | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Cortina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |