2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina.
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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina. 2007 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Nitro | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 55 L |