1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 210 kg more than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. 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, 1975 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Cortina | 1964 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Cortina | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |