1966 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 39 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (277 HP) has 228 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 840 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, 2005 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina. 2005 Infiniti M 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. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Cortina | M |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 277 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 81 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 | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |