1994 Ford Versailles vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1994 Ford Versailles is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Versailles is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Versailles (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Versailles should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1994 Ford Versailles (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Versailles will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Versailles 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:
1994 Ford Versailles | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Versailles | Cherry |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |