1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Nissan Laurel is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Laurel (123 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 107 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, 1996 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1996 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Laurel |
Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 171 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |