1973 Nissan Sunny vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1988 Ford Telstar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Telstar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 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, 1988 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Sunny | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Sunny | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
