1980 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 140 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, 1977 Nissan Cherry (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1977 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Cherry |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |