1960 Holden FC vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 370 kg more than 1960 Holden FC. 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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FC | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FC | Cedric |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |