1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1997 Nissan Gloria is newer by 21 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 416 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1997 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Gloria |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |