1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 19 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1973 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, 1992 Infiniti J30 (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 1992 Infiniti J30 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Cortina | J30 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
