1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 20 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), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 316 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Stagea |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
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 | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |