1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 44 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 870 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | 350Z |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |