1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 680 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1967 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Ranchero | 1967 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranchero | President |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2974 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1605 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |
