1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1982 Ford Telstar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Telstar weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 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, 1982 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Telstar | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Telstar | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
