1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (70 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Cortina. 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Cherry |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |