1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 245 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.
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, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |