1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Micra is newer by 34 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Micra weights approximately 352 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 2010 Nissan Micra, 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Micra |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 46 L |