1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1985 Nissan Sunny is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Sunny (74 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 254 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1985 Nissan Sunny (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Sunny |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 117 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |