2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 38 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 280 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, 2008 Fiat Bravo, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Bravo | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Bravo | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 87 L |
