1971 Ford GT 40 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 40 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | GT 40 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
