1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 98 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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |