1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 40 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Titan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 140 L |
