1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 NSU 1000
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 NSU 1000. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1965 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Cortina | 1000 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 37 L |