1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1983 Nissan Prairie is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cortina weights approximately 27 kg more than 1983 Nissan Prairie.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1983 Nissan Prairie (122 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Cortina | 1983 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Prairie |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |