1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1971 Ford Mustang and 1971 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (145 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
