1967 Nissan President vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 41 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1967 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 570 kg more than 1967 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Nissan President | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | President | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |