1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cedric is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 620 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1320 kg |
