2001 Mercury Villager vs. 1974 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1974 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Villager | 1974 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Villager | Cherry |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |