1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 70 | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | GT 70 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |