1968 Nissan President vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | President | 66 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
