1971 Nissan President vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 40 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 721 kg more than 1971 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | President | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3670 mm |
