Ford Cortina (1970 – 1976) vs Fiat 125 (1970 – 1972): specs compared
Both offer around 99 hp at most. The Fiat 125 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.8 s against 23.0 s. The Ford Cortina uses less fuel, from 10.0 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 1,055 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1970 – 1976
|
Fiat
125
1970 – 1972
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1976 | 1970 – 1972 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 58 – 99 hp | 100 hp |
| Torque | 91 – 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 23.0 s | 11.8 – 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 137 – 169 km/h | 166 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.3 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,224 mm |
| Width | 1,702 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,507 mm |
| Curb weight | 945 – 1,000 kg | 1,055 – 1,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.