2007 Ford Edge vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 2007 Ford Edge is newer by 29 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric.

Because 2007 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan Cedric. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric. 2007 Ford Edge 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. 2007 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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