1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1991 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 21 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1991 Infiniti Q45 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1991 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Cortina | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |
