2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 32 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 288 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 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, 2008 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Bravo | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Bravo | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |