1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1993 Nissan Sunny is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Sunny (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 176 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Nissan Sunny (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Sunny |
Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |