1973 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1973 Ford Capri and 1973 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 280 kg more than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Nissan Cherry (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
