1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1476 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.
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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cedric | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Cedric | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |
