1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1994 Nissan President

To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 965 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.

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