1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan Bluebird (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 94 kg more than 1967 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Nissan Bluebird (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Cortina | 1967 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
