1957 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 209 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Because 1957 Ford Consul 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 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry, 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, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Cherry |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |