1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Nissan R 391
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 22 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 391 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 391 should accelerate faster than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan R 391 (359 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan R 391 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1999 Nissan R 391 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan R 391 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1999 Nissan R 391 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | R 391 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |