1998 Ford Courier vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1998 Ford Courier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Courier (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Courier weights approximately 138 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ford Courier (179 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Courier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Courier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Courier | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Courier | Pintara |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1974 cc |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 168 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1160 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |