2003 Marcos TS500 vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2003 Marcos TS500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Marcos TS500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Marcos TS500 (321 HP) has 231 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 445 kg more than 2003 Marcos TS500.
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, 2003 Marcos TS500 (475 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Marcos TS500 | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | TS500 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2740 mm |
