2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 620 kg more than 1975 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
