Ford Cortina (1966 – 1970) vs Fiat 124 Saloon (1966 – 1974): specs compared
The Ford Cortina is the more powerful of the two, with up to 76 hp against 70 hp. The Fiat 124 Saloon has the higher top speed: 150 km/h against 132 km/h. At 4,267 mm, the Ford Cortina is 236 mm longer than the Fiat 124 Saloon.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1966 – 1970
|
Fiat
124 Saloon
1966 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1970 | 1966 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 76 hp | 60 – 70 hp |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 87 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 13.6 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 132 km/h | 140 – 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.7 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm | 4,031 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,626 mm |
| Height | 1,392 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 864 kg | 855 – 940 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.