1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Nissan Almera
To start off, 1995 Nissan Almera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Almera (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Almera weights approximately 108 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Almera, 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, 1995 Nissan Almera (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1995 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Almera |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2540 mm |
