1967 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Ghibli (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 465 kg more than 1967 Maserati Ghibli.
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. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1967 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1967 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Maserati Ghibli | 1997 Nissan President | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Ghibli | President |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 4709 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3040 mm |
