1990 Ford Corsair vs. 1997 Nissan Primera
To start off, 1997 Nissan Primera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Primera weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Corsair | 1997 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Primera |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |