1976 Nissan Cedric vs. 1975 AC 428
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1976 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cedric. 1975 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Cedric | 1975 AC 428 | |
| Make | Nissan | AC |
| Model | Cedric | 428 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
