1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 396 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1987 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
