1974 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Nissan Note
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Note (85 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Note weights approximately 295 kg more than 1974 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note, 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, 2007 Nissan Note (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 2007 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Note |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |
