2005 Lincoln Aviator vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Aviator is newer by 30 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Aviator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (298 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Aviator should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Aviator weights approximately 805 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, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (407 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Aviator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 2005 Lincoln Aviator has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Aviator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Aviator | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Aviator | Cedric |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |