1959 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1970 Nissan Cherry is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 137 kg more than 1970 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1970 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |
