1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Violet weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 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, 1980 Nissan Violet (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Violet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |