2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 34 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 414 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 1975 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 2009 Ford Taurus 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. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Cedric |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |