2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2515 kg more than 1975 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2340 mm |
