1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Cedric |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |