1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 587 kg more than 1961 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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Cedric |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |