1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1981 Nissan Stanza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Stanza (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza, 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, 1981 Nissan Stanza (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Stanza |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |