1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1969 Ford Zephyr and 1969 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Cedric (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Nissan Cedric (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |
