1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1975 Nissan Sunny is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
