1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 465 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1978 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cedric | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Cedric | Escort |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
