1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 1993 Nissan Maxima is newer by 17 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Maxima (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 206 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.
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, 1993 Nissan Maxima, 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, 1993 Nissan Maxima (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1993 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
