1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cedric (74 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 520 kg more than 1950 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Taunus | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taunus | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
