1968 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1963 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
