2009 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 39 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, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500.
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, 2009 Fiat 500, 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 68 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
