1971 Nissan President vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1971 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 1971 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan President | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | President | Meteor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |