1976 Datsun Violet vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1976 Datsun Violet and 1976 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Datsun Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Datsun Violet (81 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Datsun Violet should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 169 kg more than 1976 Datsun Violet.
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, 1976 Datsun Violet (120 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Datsun Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Datsun Violet | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Datsun | Ford |
| Model | Violet | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
