1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1974 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 155 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1974 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |