1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 555 kg more than 1975 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Serena (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Serena |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
