2000 Ford Mondeo vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2000 Ford Mondeo is newer by 25 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mondeo (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 162 kg more than 2000 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1975 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Mondeo (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mondeo | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
