1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. Both 1965 Ford Corsair and 1975 Nissan Cedric are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 319 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Cedric |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |