1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1985 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1985 Nissan Cedric is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 150 kg more than 1957 Ford Vedette. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Nissan Cedric (168 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 1985 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Vedette | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
