1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1981 Nissan Cherry is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Cherry (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry.
Because 1977 Ford Cortina 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 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cortina | Cherry |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |