1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 134 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
