1955 Lincoln Capri vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lincoln Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lincoln Capri would be higher. At 5,592 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Lincoln Capri is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1955 Lincoln Capri has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Lincoln Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lincoln Capri | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Cedric |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5592 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |