1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 42 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 830 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.
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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | 350Z |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |