1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 15 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 550 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |