1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea is newer by 19 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 (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Presea (143 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Presea weights approximately 16 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, 1995 Nissan Presea, 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, 1995 Nissan Presea (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Presea |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |