1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1986 Nissan Prairie is newer by 13 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 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 65 kg more than 1986 Nissan Prairie.
Because 1973 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 1973 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1986 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1986 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Prairie |
Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |