1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
