1981 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 315 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Ford Capri (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
