2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1985 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.

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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Cedric. (168 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Cedric. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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