1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan Cedric (60 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1965 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Cedric |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |