1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 33 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 507 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.
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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | 350Z |
Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |