2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Cedric |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |