1971 Ford 17 vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1971 Ford 17 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
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 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford 17 | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 17 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |