1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 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, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Cortina |
Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |