1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1970 Ford Corsair and 1970 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1970 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Corsair | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
