1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1998 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 36 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Because 1998 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
