1967 Nissan President vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 159 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 1967 Nissan President 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 1967 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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, 1967 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan President | 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | President | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
