1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Violet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |