1971 NSU 1000 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 NSU 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU 1000. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1971 NSU 1000 has manual transmission. 1971 NSU 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 NSU 1000 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | NSU | Ford |
| Model | 1000 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
