1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1981 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1981 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 95 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1981 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
