1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 43 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 923 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Cortina | Nitro |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 74 L |