1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 1992 Ford Laser
To start off, 1992 Ford Laser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Laser (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Laser weights approximately 321 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, 1992 Ford Laser (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 1992 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Cherry | Laser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
