1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 39 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | 350Z |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |