1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1970 Ford Corsair and 1970 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 205 kg more than 1970 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1970 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Cherry |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |