2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 37 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 435 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.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Frontier | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Frontier | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |