1982 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 442 kg more than 1982 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina. 2009 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cortina | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Frontier |
Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |