1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1997 Nissan Patrol is newer by 22 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Patrol (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 832 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.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Patrol, 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, 1997 Nissan Patrol (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 1997 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
