1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1975 Ford Fairlane and 1975 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fairlane | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
