1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 30 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M 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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 2007 Infiniti M 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. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Cortina | M |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |