1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1995 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 29 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (278 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1966 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, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina. 1995 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 1995 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Cortina | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 278 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |
