1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 370 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cedric | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Cedric | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
