1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1977 Nissan Cherry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 344 kg more than 1977 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1977 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cortina | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2400 mm |
