1972 Ford Torino vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 7 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 727 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1972 Ford Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Torino | Cedric |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |