2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Cortina weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Because 1967 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 1967 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Seicento, 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, 1967 Ford Cortina (102 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 1967 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
