1973 Nissan President vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford C-MAX (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 149 kg more than 1973 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford C-MAX, 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan President | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | President | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2973 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1754 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2085 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1621 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2649 mm |
