1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 40 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1236 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Corsair 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Ford Nissan
Model Corsair Pathfinder
Year Released 1970 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 59 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 885 kg 2121 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4884 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1834 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2850 mm


 

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