1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1976 Ford Fiesta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 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. 1976 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1969 Nissan Sunny 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 1969 Nissan Sunny. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1969 Nissan Sunny (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fiesta | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
