1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1971 Ford Zephyr and 1971 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 555 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2340 mm |
