1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cherry is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Cherry (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Cherry (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Prefect | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |
