2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 33 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 26 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |
