1975 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 106 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan Cherry (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Cherry |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |