1971 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 38 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 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 253 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1971 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
