2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Cedric |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |