1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 875 kg more than 1965 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lincoln Continental | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Cedric |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2540 mm |