1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 152 kg more than 1987 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1987 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Cedric |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |