1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 600 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
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1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 500 Mondial | Cedric |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |