1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 885 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | W 196 | President |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1605 kg |
