1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Nissan Cedric is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1986 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Prefect | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |
