1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Crew weights approximately 126 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, 1994 Nissan Crew (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1994 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Crew |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |