1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1631 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Fairlady | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Fairlady | Expedition |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 2675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3327 mm |