1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1986 Nissan Sunny is newer by 10 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 175 kg more than 1986 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
