1979 Ford LTD vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric

To start off, both 1979 Ford LTD and 1979 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Ford LTD 1979 Nissan Cedric
Make Ford Nissan
Model LTD Cedric
Year Released 1979 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 129 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 5320 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2700 mm