2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Fiat Stilo is newer by 35 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Stilo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Fiat Stilo, 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Stilo | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 87 L |
