1988 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1988 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Escort (75 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Ford Escort (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry. 1978 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Escort | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Cherry |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 109 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |