1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 22 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 625 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, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1987 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |